What is Stevia?

Zero-calorie, all-natural Stevia In The Raw® is Mother Nature’s answer to eating smarter. Made from the leaves of the stevia plant, Stevia In The Raw is a versatile, 100% natural, zero-calorie premium sweetener. Without added sugars and extra calories, Stevia In The Raw naturally sweetens food and drinks and is an excellent choice for baking and cooking.

ABOUT STEVIA IN THE RAW®

Stevia In The Raw is a zero–calorie, granulated sweetener made
directly from the leafy green foliage of the stevia plant, a crop
native to South America. Stevia In The Raw derives its sweetness
from an extract (Rebiana or Reb-A) that is isolated and purified
from the stevia plant leaves. The natural stevia extract is 300 to
400 times sweeter than sugar, which allows a small amount of
Stevia In The Raw to provide a large sweetening effect.

One packet of Stevia In The Raw is as sweet as two teaspoons
of sugar. But unlike sugar, which has 16 calories and 4 grams
carbohydrate per teaspoon, Stevia In The Raw has 0 calories*
and less than 1 gram carbohydrate per packet.

*Fewer than 5 calories per serving is considered dietetically ‘zero’ by the FDA

The stevia plant is native to South America and has been used indigenously
as a sweetener for over 400 years. Stevia is now grown and harvested in many
countries around the world, predominantly in China and Brazil. Stevia is used
as a food additive in many countries and is added to foods including ice cream,
bread and soft drinks. It also has a long history of use as an approved dietary
supplement.

Stevia In The Raw is a 100% natural sweetener and the newest member of our
all- natural "In The Raw" line of products. It does not use additional ingredients
to change the naturally delicious flavor of the stevia extract and it has the
highest Reb-A content of the branded stevia sweeteners available today.
Stevia In The Raw’s purity and wholesomeness make it the perfect zero-calorie
complement to Sugar In The Raw.

Unlike some of our competitors, Stevia In The Raw derives all its sweetness
from the stevia extract. Other leading stevia brands include ingredients like erythritol and isomaltulose, which contribute additional sweetness to their products. The high purity level of our product (Stevia In The
Raw has the highest Reb-A content of the branded stevia sweeteners available
today) eliminates the need to "mask" any unappealing aftertaste that may be
present in less pure stevia products.

Stevia In The Raw is made by Cumberland Packing Corp., a family owned
business based in Brooklyn, New York. The third
generation company also manufactures
Sugar In The Raw® Natural Cane
Turbinado Sugar.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Yes. Stevia In The Raw is 100% natural and safe. Stevia products
currently on the market are “Generally Recognized As Safe”
(GRAS). According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), to be GRAS there must be "a reasonable certainty in the
minds of competent scientists that the substance is not harmful
under its intended conditions of use." Stevia is recognized to
be safe for the general population — including pregnant and
breastfeeding women — and could not have been allowed in foods
and beverages if a rigorous and thorough safety evaluation had
not been demonstrated. In addition, stevia has a long history of
use as an approved dietary supplement that proceeds its GRAS
status as a food ingredient.

Stevia In The Raw can help people with diabetes meet their dietary
goals by reducing carbohydrate intake without sacrificing taste.
Stevia In The Raw contains 1 gram of carbohydrate per serving and
can be used in conjunction with food exchange programs. Please
note that using Stevia In The Raw is not a substitute for a medically
approved meal plan for people with diabetes and a health care
professional should always be consulted before making any
dietary changes.

Stevia In The Raw is a simple substitution that reduces calories
from added sugars in foods and beverages. Stevia In The Raw is
a simple tool to help reduce calories and, when combined with a
proper diet and regular physical activity, can result in weight loss.
Substituting just 3 teaspoons of sugar a day with Stevia In The Raw
cuts more than 300 calories per week, which can result in roughly a
4-pound weight loss over a year’s time.

Stevia In The Raw contains fewer than 2 calories per packet.
According to labeling regulations
established by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, products containing
fewer than 5 calories per serving must be
labeled “zero.” Stevia In The Raw Cup For
Cup Baker’s Bag product also contains
less than 2 calories per 1 teaspoon-sized
serving; there are 84 calories per cup.

Yes! The Stevia In The Raw Baker’s Bag
makes it easy to substitute high-calorie sugar with zerocalorie
stevia in your favorite recipes. Because you can use
the same measured volume, one cup of Stevia In The Raw is
as sweet as one cup of sugar. For best results, experiment by
first substituting half the sugar in a recipe with the equivalent
amount of Stevia In The Raw. Get more tips for cooking and baking with
Stevia In The Raw from our Test Kitchen.

Stevia In The Raw has a shelf life of approximately four years
when stored under cool and dry conditions. Exposure to high
humidity and/or temperatures may result in caking, but the
product is still safe to consume.

Additional Information

Client Q & A

How long have people been using stevia sweeteners?

The stevia plant is native to South America and has been used indigenously as a sweetener for over 400 years. Stevia is now grown and harvested in many countries around the world, predominantly in China and Brazil. Stevia is used as a food additive in many countries and is added to foods including ice cream, bread and soft drinks. It also has a long history of use as an approved dietary supplement.

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